Tag: disasters and emergencies
Monterey County declares emergency for El Niño, prepares for storms
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County supervisors have declared a local emergency ahead of the expected El Niño winter, approving funding for emergency readiness and...
Three hikers rescued overnight in Big Sur
BIG SUR — Three hikers were rescued early Monday morning after becoming lost and disoriented in Limekiln State Park, with one experiencing a medical...
UPDATED: Shelter-in-place order lifted after Moss Landing Power Plant fire
UPDATE (4 p.m. Sept. 18):
As of 4 p.m. Friday, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office had lifted the shelter-in-place order for the area within one-third...
Monterey County launches 911 Nurse Navigation program
MONTEREY COUNTY — Monterey County has launched a new 911 Nurse Navigation program designed to help residents with less critical medical needs access appropriate...
Homebuyer assistance workshop set for Thursday to help Monterey County residents...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Golden State Finance Authority (GSFA) is inviting residents who were renting or previously owned a home in Monterey County during the...
ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance Program offers up to $300K for flood-affected households
MONTEREY COUNTY — Starting Nov. 10, the ReCoverCA Homebuyer Assistance (HBA) Program will provide up to $300,000 per household to help Californians impacted by...
PG&E donates $30K to boost 211 lifeline services in Monterey County
MONTEREY COUNTY — Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) is helping expand access to 211 services across Monterey County — an essential lifeline that...
Monterey County honors last surviving Bracero of 1963 Chualar tragedy
CHUALAR — Monterey County has honored the last surviving Bracero of the 1963 Chualar train tragedy, recognizing his life story and the enduring legacy...
Foundation launches initiative to strengthen disaster preparedness and response in Monterey...
MONTEREY COUNTY — Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) has announced the launch of the Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD), an initiative designed...
Health officials launch community survey related to Moss Landing battery fire
MONTEREY COUNTY — The Health Departments of the Counties of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz invite the public to participate in a community...
